01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-01-11 | 10 | 2024-01-11 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 2019-10-24 | 10 | 2019-10-24 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2018-09-13 | 3 | 2018-09-13 | 4 |
CMS CCN 3663252026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave · Sandusky, OH 44870 · Erie County
Certified beds427CMS provider file
Recent citation rows43current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
43 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-02-05 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-28 · complaint2026-02-05 · HEALTHF0609Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-28 · complaint2026-02-05 · HEALTHF0610Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-28 · complaint2026-02-05 · HEALTHF0805Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-28 · complaint2025-11-06 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-09-25 · complaint2025-06-06 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-20 · complaint2025-06-06 · HEALTHF0602Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-04-08 · complaint2025-06-06 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-20 · complaint2025-06-06 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-20 · complaint2025-01-28 · HEALTHF0926Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-07 · complaint2024-01-11 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-052024-01-11 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-042024-01-11 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-042024-01-11 · HEALTHF0685Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-042024-01-11 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-042024-01-11 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-042024-01-11 · FIREK0271Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-052024-01-11 · FIREK0311Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-052024-01-11 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-052024-01-11 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-252024-01-11 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-252024-01-11 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-052024-01-11 · FIREK0362Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-252024-01-11 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-0503 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTINGOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2003
- ORCHOWSKI, PAULAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/14/2015
- REBER, KAITLINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/23/2026
- WACHTEL, BRENDAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/12/2025
- STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT STATE ACCOUNTINGOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2003
- ORCHOWSKI, PAULAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/14/2025
- RAMEY, JOHNIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/26/2025
- REBER, KAITLINIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/23/2026
- WACHTEL, BRENDAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/12/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.86per resident day
RN hours0.76per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.40per resident day
Staff turnover36.2%CMS reported field